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This interest penalty compounds daily and is charged at a rate equal to the federal short-term rate plus 3%. As an example, consider a taxpayer who fails to file their 2023 taxes when due on April 18.
In 2024, if your tax return is not filed within 60 days of the due date, you’ll be charged a minimum late-filing fee of $510 or 100% of taxes owed, whichever is lower. 2. Failure to Pay
This charge has two components: an interest charge, computed as described above, and second a penalty of 0.5% per month applied to the unpaid balance of tax and interest. [4] The 0.5% penalty is capped at 25% of the total unpaid tax. The underestimate penalty and interest on late payment are automatically assessed. [5]
Failing to pay Federal taxes withheld can result in a penalty of 100% of the amount not paid. This may be assessed against anyone responsible for the funds from which payment of withheld tax could have been made. Paying withheld Federal taxes late may result in penalties up to 10%, plus interest, on the balance paid late. State penalties vary.
The top marginal tax rate was reduced to 58% in 1922, to 25% in 1925, and finally to 24% in 1929. In 1932 the top marginal tax rate was increased to 63% during the Great Depression and steadily increased. During World War II, Congress introduced payroll withholding and quarterly tax payments.
If you didn't file your taxes on time, filing late is better than never filing at all. Find out how to get an extension and avoid penalties.